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Carlos Cortes Carlos Cortes Tallies two hits Thursday
Fri, May 8, 2026, 7:35 AM
Cortes went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Cortes accounted for two of the Athletics' 13 hits in Thursday's blowout road victory, including an RBI single in the third inning. It marked the outfielder's ninth multi-hit effort of the season as he continues to emerge as a major offensive threat with increased playing time. The 28-year-old owns an OPS north of 1.000, slashing .373/.435/.602 with four homers, five doubles, a triple, 14 RBI and 11 runs across 29 games in 2026. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson Goes deep in win
Fri, May 8, 2026, 7:26 AM
Wilson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 12-1 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Wilson joined Thursday's offensive outburst, turning on an Andrew Painter sinker and launching it over the left-field fence for a two-run homer to extend the Athletics' lead in the third inning. It marked the third long ball of the season for the contact-oriented shortstop, who remains in the midst of a heater. Wilson currently holds an 11-game hitting streak, during which he's slashing .349/.383/.488 with four extra-base hits, five RBI, seven runs and a stolen base. |
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Darell Hernaiz Darell Hernaiz Sitting again Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 2:39 PM
Hernaiz isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Hernaiz will grab a seat on the bench for a second consecutive game after going just 1-for-13 at the plate to begin the month of May. Zack Gelof will start at third base and bat eighth. |
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Austin Wynns Austin Wynns Cleared from 40-man roster
Thu, May 7, 2026, 1:05 PM
The Athletics designated Wynns for assignment Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Shea Langeliers is back from paternity leave, and the A's have elected to keep new acquisition Jonah Heim around as his backup instead of Wynns. The 35-year-old Wynns is just 3-for-39 at the plate this season. |
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Shea Langeliers Shea Langeliers Returns from paternity leave
Thu, May 7, 2026, 1:03 PM
The Athletics activated Langeliers from the paternity list Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Langeliers was away from the club for a few days while welcoming a new addition to the family, but he's back in time for Thursday's series finale in Philadelphia. Austin Wynns has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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Nick Kurtz Nick Kurtz Extends on-base streak to 30 games
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:30 AM
Kurtz went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a walk in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Kurtz continued his on-base tear, tallying a pair of singles and drawing a walk to extend his on-base streak to 30 games. He also drew his 35th walk of the campaign, trailing only Mike Trout (36) for the MLB lead. Not known for his speed, Kurtz also swiped his fourth bag of the season, already doubling his total from 2025. The power numbers haven't been overwhelming, but the 23-year-old's ability to consistently reach base has fueled a solid start to 2026, as he's slashing .252/.414/.409 with five homers, five doubles, 17 RBI and 19 runs across 35 contests. |
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Jeffrey Springs Jeffrey Springs Contains Phillies in no-decision
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:52 PM
Springs didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing two runs on eight hits and no walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The 33-year-old southpaw filled the zone perhaps to a fault Wednesday, as he threw 55 of his 75 pitches for strikes but gave up his second-most knocks of the year. Even so, Springs managed to limit the damage and has now tossed at least five frames in every start so far except his last, when he was lifted early due to hip soreness. He'll bring a solid 3.89 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB across 44 innings into his next outing, which is set to come against the Cardinals. |
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Tyler Ferguson Tyler Ferguson Moved off 40-man roster
Wed, May 6, 2026, 4:04 PM
The Athletics designated Ferguson for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: After giving up four earned runs over just 1.1 innings during his 2026 MLB debut in Tuesday's loss to the Phillies, Ferguson will now lose his place on both the 26-man active roster and 40-man roster. Brooks Kriske was promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. |
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Darell Hernaiz Darell Hernaiz Not in lineup Wednesday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 2:33 PM
Hernaiz is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.
Analysis: Hernaiz had started each of the previous nine contests, but he'll begin Wednesday's festivities on the bench. Zack Gelof is covering third base and batting ninth for the Athletics. |
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Tyler Ferguson Tyler Ferguson Bound for Triple-A
Wed, May 6, 2026, 1:50 PM
The Athletics optioned Ferguson to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Analysis: Ferguson's stint in the majors lasted just three days, with the right-handed reliever getting touched up for four earned runs in 1.1 innings in his lone appearance during Tuesday's 9-1 loss to the Phillies. He'll be replaced in the bullpen by right-hander Brooks Kriske, who was recalled from Las Vegas. |
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Brooks Kriske Brooks Kriske Added to roster
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:48 AM
The Athletics selected Kriske's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Analysis: Kriske earned the promotion after posting a 2.25 ERA and 25:11 K:BB over 16 innings with Las Vegas. The 32-year-old will provide Athletics manager Mark Kotsay with a fresh arm for the bullpen. |
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Luis Severino Luis Severino Gets little help in tough loss
Wed, May 6, 2026, 8:33 AM
Severino (2-3) took the loss Tuesday as the A's were routed 9-1 by the Phillies, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander's only real mistake came in the third inning, when Bryce Harper got hold of a hanging sweeper and launched it over the right-field wall, but Severino had no margin for error with Cristopher Sanchez delivering eight scoreless innings for the Phillies. Severino is turning things around after a bumpy beginning to the season, giving up exactly one run in three straight starts, and he'll take a 4.15 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 43:25 K:BB through 43.1 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come on the road this weekend in Baltimore. |
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Max Muncy Max Muncy Yet to resume baseball activities
Tue, May 5, 2026, 2:50 PM
Muncy (hand) has yet to resume baseball activities, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Muncy is a week removed from being placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand. It's unclear when he might be ready to resume baseball activities. Muncy is eligible for activation Wednesday, but there's no timetable for his return. |
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Gunnar Hoglund Gunnar Hoglund Given cortisone injection
Tue, May 5, 2026, 2:47 PM
Hoglund (knee/back) was a cortisone injection in his left hip on May 1, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hoglund has been out all season with knee and back injuries, though the injection for his hip could be related to his back issue. He had begun a throwing progression in late April, but it seems a setback led to the cortisone injection. There is no timetable for Hoglund's return. |
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Denzel Clarke Denzel Clarke Begins running, hitting progression
Tue, May 5, 2026, 2:42 PM
Clarke (foot) has begun a running and hitting progression, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Clarke has been out for the past two weeks with a bone bruise in his right foot but is ready to start ramping up his rehab. There remains no timetable for the outfielder's return to the active roster, and he will likely require a rehab assignment before being activated. |
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Shea Langeliers Shea Langeliers Lands on paternity list
Mon, May 4, 2026, 9:03 PM
Langeliers was placed on the paternity list Monday.
Analysis: Langeliers was away from the team for Sunday's matchup and will now miss the next 1-to-3 days after being placed on the paternity list. Austin Wynns is expected to handle the catching until Langeliers returns, though the Athletics also landed Jonah Heim in a trade from Atlanta on Monday, so Heim could factor into the mix if he's elevated to the big-league roster. |
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Jonah Heim Jonah Heim Dealt to Athletics
Mon, May 4, 2026, 8:58 PM
Heim was traded from Atlanta to the Athletics on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Heim was designated for assignment by Atlanta earlier in the day Monday, but instead of sending the veteran backstop to the waiver wire, the club was able to work out a deal with the A's. Heim slashed .231/.311/.410 with one home run, eight RBI and four runs scored in 12 games for Atlanta before being booted from the 40-man roster. |
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Austin Wynns Austin Wynns Hitless in rare start
Sun, May 3, 2026, 10:20 PM
Wynns went 0-for-3 with a run scored and a walk in Sunday's win over Cleveland.
Analysis: With Shea Langeliers away from the team following the birth of his child, Wynns drew a rare start behind the dish Sunday but was largely unable to capitalize, reaching base only once via a walk in the sixth inning. The 35-year-old has appeared in 13 games this season, going 3-for-35 (.086) with three singles and three walks. With an off day Monday, Langeliers is likely to return to the lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Philadelphia, sending Wynns back to a reserve role. |
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Jeff McNeil Jeff McNeil Tallies three RBI in win
Sun, May 3, 2026, 10:12 PM
McNeil went 2-for-4 with a three-RBI double in Sunday's win over Cleveland.
Analysis: With the bases loaded in the sixth inning, McNeil smashed a bases-clearing double into right field to extend the Athletics' lead to 7-1, which would hold as the final score. The second baseman has been swinging a hot bat of late, slashing .409/.440/.545 with three doubles, six RBI and one run over his past seven games, raising the veteran's season OPS to .801. It has been a strong year in the batting average department for McNeil, who's hitting north of .300 (.314) for the first time since 2022, when he won the National League batting title and hit .326 across 148 regular-season contests with the Mets. |
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Colby Thomas Colby Thomas Deposits first homer Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 10:03 PM
Thomas went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Guardians.
Analysis: Before being pinch-hit for by Lawrence Butler in the sixth inning, Thomas opened the scoring with a scorching solo homer in the second inning. It marked the first extra-base hit of the season for the 25-year-old, who opened the year with Triple-A Las Vegas before being recalled April 22. The outfielder has seen limited playing time with the big-league club, primarily getting looks against lefties, and has gone 4-for-15 (.267) with two RBI, one run scored and two walks across six appearances. |
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